Normal People recently set a record in Irish television history as, according to The Sun, episode six of the series featured the longest ever sex scene broadcast by RTE, the state broadcaster.

Although the series has received some backlash due to the sex scenes, the cast have defended the portrayal of these scenes in the series.

Speaking on The Late Late Show, Paul Mescal, who plays Connell says, "I suppose I was a bit surprised, but the last thing I want to do is sit and judge people for that because they’re entitled to their opinion. My own perspective of it is we worked hard to make it feel like it was a real, accurate and truthful representation of sex amongst young people."

Katy Perry is not the first high profile celebrity to have revealed that they are watching the show.

Earlier in the week, Keeping Up With the Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian commented that she wanted a season two of Normal People.

This comes after she shared an Instagram story of her watching the show accompanied by a heart emoji, clearing enjoying watching the series while isolating.